Bearing Wear Example #1 – Bearing Inner Race Fault

A simple fault-finding technique. Fixing plant and equipment about which you know little is daunting. Here is a simple way to help you successfully find faulty or failed equipment.

When centrifugal pumps are modified to perform a different duty the new service head, flow and motor power characteristics are calculated from the Similarity Laws. Shaft misalignment is one of the most common reasons for bearing and mechanical seal failures.

Damaged hydraulic cylinder rods and wiper seals are an eternal problem for users of hydraulic machinery. Dents and gouges on the surface of hydraulic cylinder rods reduce seal life and give dust and other contaminants an easy path into the hydraulic system. Many hydraulic cylinders also have bent rods, which cause distortion and ultimately premature failure of the seals.

Even with consistent Preventive Maintenance for wintertime heating, any heating device can eventually take on wear and tear that requires repair or replacement. Industrial maintenance teams can stay ahead of it by remaining vigilant for common warning signs, allowing them to intervene before their building faces a major disruption.